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how do you install new trunk rollers? |
rfuerst911sc |
May 9 2009, 04:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
I have new brass rollers to install on the rear trunk torsion rods. How the heck do you unload the torsion bars to slide on the rollers?
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SGB |
May 9 2009, 04:39 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
Use a deep well 10mm socket on a long extension as a tool. I've always had the trunk removed, so that might be neccessary- but stick the socket down over the torsion spring then lever it down to clear the pivot, Wear some thick gloves in case something gets pinched or goes flying.... It will be easy if there is someone who can reach in then and slide off the old roller and slide on the new one (no circlips or retainers- the spring holds it in place). If you are by yourself, you can let the extension up very slowly until it contacts the underside of the body panel by the hood opening- and just leave the whole assembly in place while tyou swap out the rollers. I've even driven my car with one of these holding the spring down. Its a little scary but turns out no big deal...
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